Today a lot of buskers do not sing at all, they only use their instruments if you have for s busy, I thought you had to sing and play guitar. that is what you want to do, here are ten strong songs that always command attention.
Now, I would advise guitar players to land their lowest note in each song on E, because that will give you a great power. Plus, for the newbie player E is always easy to find.
Paying attention to ASCAP and BMI regulations for performing copyrighted songs, here are my top 10 picks.
If you start to sound into as riff. If you start to sound as good as Carlos Santana then you have truly arrived!
Second is another Santana song, Smooth. Both of these songs can be played slow and relaxed. Try using a rhythm box and adjust the tempo to your increasing skill level.
Third song in line is The Boxer, by Paul Simon. Number four is The Theme from Rocky, because it can segway into the idea of a fighter. Both songs have powerful melodic structure and are instantly recognizable. You, the Busker, represent You are fighting for recognition and ego strength. You are fighting to gain and hold an audience.
I was fortunately to hear Elvis live in Hawaii back in the early seventies. This song was one of the crowd favorites!
My youngest grand daughter is getting very good at playing this song on her Yamaha classical guitar.I hope she will not mind me bragging about her!
Learn the intro, the lead, the chorus. You can not go wrong with this song. Get good at the riff and the crowd will love you!
The next two are Sweet Caroline and Sound of Silence. Both Neil Diamond and Paul Simon excel at constructing bold songs that have interesting climbs. These tunes are sure winners!
I love you try all ten!. Enjoy !
